A desperate search for survivors is under way in parts of six US states devastated by powerful tornadoes that have left at least 94 people dead. Dozens more people are missing and entire towns were destroyed by about 30 tornadoes on Friday. President Biden has declared a disaster in Kentucky, the worst-affected state. At least […]
The daughter of the first US astronaut, Alan Shepard, has blasted into space – 60 years after her father’s flight. Laura Shepard Churchley, 74, was one of six people to make the trip onboard a commercial spacecraft launched by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space company. The passengers were briefly able to experience zero gravity […]
The governor of the US state of Kentucky has warned that more than 50 people are thought to have been killed by tornadoes overnight. Andy Beshear said the figure could rise to as many as 100 in what he called the worst tornadoes in the state’s history. He said the number was “probably closer to […]
Prices for American consumers are rising at their fastest annual rate since June 1982. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 6.8% in the year to November according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Petrol prices jumped 6.1%, while the cost of second-hand cars, rent and food also rose. However the monthly pace […]
Google has sued hackers believed to be part of a cybercrime gang that has stolen user information from around the world. A complaint names two Russians and 15 unknown individuals said to be behind Glupteba, a malicious “botnet” that has infected over a million computers. Criminals use these systems of compromised devices to hack private […]
China has condemned a planned US diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and threatened to retaliate. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China would take “resolute counter-measures” but did not give further details. On Monday, the US said it would not send diplomats to Beijing over concerns about China’s human rights record. […]
US anchor Chris Cuomo has been fired by CNN for help he gave his brother, ex-New York governor Andrew Cuomo, while he was battling harassment allegations. The decision came after CNN said additional information had emerged over the extent of Chris Cuomo’s involvement in his older brother’s defence. Andrew Cuomo resigned in August after prosecutors said […]
Coronavirus pandemic President Joe Biden has unveiled stricter Covid-19 travel rules as the US confirmed a handful of cases of the Omicron variant from coast to coast. From next week, international travellers to the US, including Americans, must take a Covid test no more than one day before travel, regardless of vaccination status. Those recently […]
CNN star Chris Cuomo has been suspended indefinitely over help he gave his ex-New York governor brother while he was battling sex abuse allegations. The decision came after the New York attorney general released new documents that showed the extent of his work for his older sibling, Andrew Cuomo. CNN said the documents show “a […]
Coronavirus pandemic US President Joe Biden has called the Omicron Covid variant a “cause for concern, not a cause for panic” one day after it was detected in North America. He said he saw no need for a lockdown “for now”, adding, “if people are vaccinated and wear their masks”. Cases have been found […]
